CASUALTY viewers admitted they were left an “emotional wreck” after one character’s tragic death this weekend.
Fans of the BBC medical drama flooded social media site X with their sadness as they commented on the heart-wrenching scene that wrapped the episode.
They confessed their “heart broke” for Casualty‘s Dr Nicole Piper as her foster sister’s life support was switched off.
Cassie Woods’ stint on the show has been short, with Charlie Ann Upton’s character arriving in June.
She was left in hospital when she was subject to a horrific attack and, during Saturday’s episode it was revealed she suffered catastrophic brain injuries.
Medics agreed switching off her life support was the only way forward and heartbreaking scenes showed Nicole sobbing and holding Cassie’s hand as her monitor was disconnected.
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The plot, which aired in silence, then showed a nurse taking the breathing apparatus off Cassie before closing her mouth.
Nicole then placed half of a gold chain locket on her sibling’s hospital gown before a soft theme tune played out the episode.
One fan was quick to take to X to write: “Tonight’s episode was just so special. Heart breaks for Nicole.”
Another put: “That was a very gripping but moving episode tonight.”
A third simply admitted: “Casualty just broke my heart.”
One then confessed: “Such a heart breaking episode of #Casualty.”
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A fan then wrote: “Casualty was so good tonight but so sad! Cassie’s death made me an emotional wreck.
“Casualty well done to all the cast tonight as ever.”
FAN FEAR
Earlier this year, fans feared for the future of Casualty after axings at sister shows Holby City and River City.
The long-running medical drama first launched in 1986 and has been a staple of the schedule ever since.
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However, with its companion show Holby City cancelled by the Beeb in 2022, Casualty fans have maintained fearful of its future ever since.
The Sun previously revealed how crew working on Casualty have been told there’s just two more series left.
Due to “super-inflation in drama production” and a string of cost-cutting measures, staff say they have been told their contract renewals will be the last.
It was then revealed Beeb bosses will no longer produce the drama as they seek a new production company to take over.
Since 2012, BBC Cymru Wales has produced episodes of Casualty, having taken over from BBC Bristol.
Addressing fan fears, the BBC said the show will continue to be made in Cardiff and it remains an important part of Wales’ output.
David Pembrey, Chief Operating Officer, BBC Content, said: “The award-winning Casualty is a hugely important continuing drama which has been on our screens since 1986.
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“We are opening it to competition as part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the very best value for audiences.”
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